Advertise with Bay Area Brief
Reach readers who come to Bay Area Brief for Bay Area news and things to do. Simple options, introductory rates, and every sponsored item clearly labeled.
Who reads Bay Area Brief
People across the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula, the South Bay and the North Bay. They read us for local news, city halls and housing, transit, the Nov. 3 election guides, weather, and things to do, concerts and kids events.
Starter options (introductory rates)
| Option | What you get | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored homepage spot | A labeled “Sponsored” card on the homepage for 7 days, with your image, a short message and a link. | $20 / week |
| Sponsored Things To Do listing | Your event in our Things To Do, Concerts or Kids Events section and on the What’s On board for up to 7 days, labeled “Sponsored.” | $10 / week |
Launch pricing — first week free for local businesses.
Introductory rates; prices may change for future bookings. We may decline ads that don't fit the site.
Sponsored content is always labeled
Every paid placement is marked “Sponsored.” Advertisers never influence our news coverage: they can't buy, edit, preview or block a story, and buying a placement doesn't earn coverage.
Get in touch
Tell us about your business and what you'd like to promote. We'll reply with available dates.